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Geek Gifts 2008: The RC Battle Tank Type 90

Think Geek sent us the RC Battle Tank Type 90 to review for our annual Geek Gift Guide. The tank is obviously based on the U.S. battle tank the M1 Abrams. We took our battle tank for a little field testing and came away more than a little disappointed. by...

Tags: Mark Kaelin, TechRepublic Inc., Tank, Geek Gifts 2008, off topic, geekend

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How do I... Add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista?

Microsoft added sidebar gadgets to the Windows Vista interface with the intention it would enhance the overall user experience. However, the gadgets that actually ship with Vista do not exactly fill that promise. But once again the user and developer communities have come through with a plethora of gadgets that...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Gadget, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mark Kaelin, screenshots

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TR Dojo: Diagnose Windows XP boot problems with MSCONFIG

The troubled release of Windows Vista served only to boost the popularity of Windows XP and even with Windows 7 slated to come out later this year, many users and IT shops still cling to their old standby. It’s no surprise then that Windows XP tips continue to score with...

Tags: Video, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Corporate Communications, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-04

How do I... Change the Product Key in Windows XP? (Updated)

In 2003, TechRepublic first published the procedure for changing the Product Key in Microsoft Windows XP. Since then, Microsoft has made the process easier and safer by providing an applet for just that purpose. Mark Kaelin shows you the applet and the updated process.

Tags: Product Key, Applet, Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2009-07-15

IT Dojo: Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a specific directory [video]

If you’re running Windows XP or Vista and you regularly use Windows Explorer to manipulate files, you might be tired of the way it opens the My Documents by default. In this video, Tech Republic's Bill Detwiler shows you a simple tweak that will make Windows...

Tags: Information Technology, Video, Microsoft Windows Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-04-30

IT Dojo: Add image thumbnails to folders in Windows Explorer [video]

If you’re working with image files in Windows Explorer, using the thumbnail view can make your job a bit easierâ€"especially if the filenames aren’t very descriptive. In this video, Bill Detwiler shows you a handy trick that can make viewing files as thumbnails a bit faster in both Windows XP...

Tags: Information Technology, Video, Microsoft Windows Explorer, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Windows, Strategy, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-04-15

How do I... Use System Restore in Windows Vista?

The Windows Vista System Restore applet is actually much easier to use than it was in Windows XP. Mark Kaelin shows you how to use it to create a restoration point and then return to that point when necessary.

Tags: System Restore, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mark W. Kaelin, Windows Vista System Restore Applet, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2009-04-08

IT Dojo: Add Copy To and Move To commands to Windows XP Explorer with this registry hack

Busy IT professionals and even end-users know that every little shortcut is important. Simple hacks can help you customize your tools to fit your work habits â€" and in the end â€" save you some valuable time. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you a quick Windows XP...

Tags: Registry, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows XP, Video, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Windows, Strategy, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-04-01

How do I... Tweak Windows Explorer to open in a directory of my choosing?

Because Microsoft Windows XP has been around for a fairly long time now, there are numerous tweaks you can make to how it works. Tweaks that make XP bend to your will. Mark Kaelin shows you one tweak he uses all the time to help him get where he is...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Explorer, Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2008-12-03

Geek Gifts 2008: The Acer Aspire One netbook

2008 is the year of the netbook ultraportable computer. These small computer devices have become all the rage with consumers. But off all of the netbooks TechRepublic has looked at so far, the Acer Aspire One is the only one to get high marks for usability. Mark Kaelin explains why...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Acer Inc., Computer, Mark W. Kaelin, Productivity

Download resources 2008-11-05

Stop Windows XP from nagging you about updates you've already completed or don't want [video]

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesdays the second Tuesday of every month are an important part of every Windows user’s and system administrator’s regular system maintenance. In fact, regularly applying fixes, patches, and updates should be part of your routine, no matter which operating system you use. Unfortunately, Windows XP sometimes gets...

Tags: Video, System Tray, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-11-04

Geek Gifts 2008: The 2GoPC ultra-portable Classmate netbook

The 2GoPC from Computer Technology Link CTL is a ruggedized ultra-portable computer designed to be carried around and used on the go. TechRepublic Senior Editor Mark Kaelin files this review for the Geek Gift Guide 2008. This download is also available in the TechRepublic Geekend Blog. ...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Computer, Mark W. Kaelin, Productivity, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2008-09-26

Photos: Cracking open the Roku Netflix Player

Grab the popcorn and Junior Mints and watch as TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin raises the curtain on Roku's lean, mean, movie machine. by CNET News.com

Tags: Movie, Photograph, CNET News.com

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Photos: Dinosaur Sighting: The original Apple Macintosh Classic

Take a stroll down memory lane as TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin shows off Apple's antique Mac Classic. by CNET News.com

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Photograph, Desktops, Hardware, CNET News.com

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Photos: Cracking open the Alienware Area 51 m15x

Have a close encounter with Alienware's m15x as TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin dissects the boutique manufacturer's sleek, shiny notebook.The CNET Networks site TechRepublic runs a regular series called "Cracking Open" in which it takes a look inside a variety of gadgets. CNET News.com is publishing this excerpt. The Area...

Tags: Alienware, Photograph, M15x, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, CNET News.com

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Photos: Cracking open the Atari 2600

Check out the joystick ports, circuitry, and other parts that made the venerable game console tick.The Atari 2600 in all its cracked-open glory. I never owned one of these consoles--I was an Intellivision II man. (George Plimpton convinced me it was better.) Do you still play your Atari 2600?...

Tags: Joystick, Photograph, Atari Inc., CNET News.com

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How do I... Synchronize a Google calendar with an Outlook 2007 calendar?

Information technology professionals are notorious for being busy all the time. Many try to keep their lives organized by using calendars, task lists and other electronic forms of tracking meetings and events. One way to keep your calendar at your fingertips is to synchronize your Outlook 2007 calendar with your...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Calendar, Calendar, Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software

Download resources 2008-03-06

How do I... Receive podcasts from RSS feeds using Outlook 2007?

For IT professionals, acquiring new technical information is the life blood that keeps them ahead of the next crisis. One of the more efficient ways of receiving that new information is through podcasts delivered via RSS feed directly to your Outlook 2007 inbox. TechRepublic Senior Editor Mark Kaelin walks you...

Tags: RSS Feed, TechRepublic Inc., Mark W. Kaelin, RSS, Podcasts, Microsoft Outlook, Internet, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2008-02-11

Photos: Cracking open the iBook G3

TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin opens up another popular item this week--an old favorite Mac laptop. by CNET News.com

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Apple iBook, Photograph, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, CNET News.com

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How do I... Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows Vista adds several layers of system security above and beyond what was used in Windows XP. In general, that is a good thing. However, those added layers of security sometimes interfere with an end user's experience. Completing a remote desktop connection to a PC running Windows XP from...

Tags: Desktop, PC, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2008-01-08